Kisses and Hugs

Hello Friends ...

The Easter weekend is rapidly approaching!

Kids are all grown and I'm not cooking this year, so luckily I have the time to join in

a few fun challenges.

 I was inspired by the Photo Inspiration at Addicted to Stamps & More

for my color selection.  And, as you notice, that pink

flower in the middle lower image also caught my eye.

I have used Tim Holtz distress ink to create my background panel.

My color got a little darker than I wanted because

for some reason my finger prints were showing up

and I kept adding ink to try and cover them.

 My design was inspired by the Freshly Made Sketches

current sketch challenge . . .

For my 'shaped' focus image I've used the Die Versions

 'Lovely Kids' die and for my sentiment, the

Technique Tuesday 'Hugs'.

A white gelly roll pen was used to create the faux stitching.

And of course, my sweet pink Prima flowers 

are adorned with Nuvo White Crystal Drop centers.

I die cut the 'hugs' 4 times, stacked them and

sponged a little of the same blue TH ink on the upper

portion that would be backed by the white panel

to help add dimension.

 As always, thanks SO MUCH for taking the time to stop by!